Supply chain ambidexterity on supply chain performance in the oil and gas sector: the moderating roles of innovation capabilities.
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2023
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KNUST
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Supply chain ambidexterity is a valuable strategy that can be adopted by organizations within the oil and gas industry. However, the adoption of a supply chain ambidexterity strategy also presents challenges related to balancing short-term and long-term objectives, managing complexity, and developing the right talent. The study investigated the impact of supply chain ambidexterity on supply chain performance in the oil and gas sector: the moderating roles of innovation capabilities. Quantitative research design was adopted. For data collection, the study used adapted questionnaire. Overall, a sample of 314 employees of oil and gas companies in Ghana were selected using the simple random sampling technique. Structural equation modelling was used as technique to analyse the relationship among the constructs. The results highlight that supply chain ambidexterity (SCA) has a significant positive impact on supply chain performance (SCP). Secondly, the study confirms the positive impact of innovation capabilities on supply chain performance. The study also explores the moderating role of innovation capabilities. The findings reveal a notably positive moderating effect of innovation capabilities on the relationship between supply chain ambidexterity and supply chain performance. Organizations, particularly those in the oil and gas sector, should embrace ambidextrous strategies that balance cost efficiency with adaptability. Policy initiatives should encourage the development of organizational structures that support the simultaneous pursuit of exploration and exploitation goals.
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A thesis submitted to the department of supply chain Information systems, kunst school of business in partial Fulfilment of the requirement for the award degree of Msc. Supply chain management